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Why Essex?

Hello, we are delighted that you're considering studying with us.

Essex has a long history of welcoming students from Bulgaria to join our diverse community of over 135 different nationalities. Over a third of our student population are from outside of the UK so you’ll feel right at home.

Andrea from Bulgaria
I made friends with students from all over the world, many of which I keep in touch with today! I always felt at home during my studies there, welcomed and taken care of. The quality of education is of the highest level and the teachers are very helpful and friendly. Colchester campus also offers many opportunities in terms of sports, partying, student societies and employment. Some tips from me: Probably you would never guess, but my favourite place to hang out was the library! Apart from studying, it is a great place to meet fellow students and socialise. And everyone remembers their first time on the paternoster!
Andrea Peycheva ba international relations

Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our Undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider a 5.2 overall average from Diploma za zavaresheno sredno obrazovanie. 

We also offer a range of Foundation Programmes which can lead to entry to our undergraduate degrees, please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

Some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team admit@essex.ac.uk.

Postgraduate Taught

Many of our Postgraduate Taught Masters will consider applicants with 24 or above from a Bachelor degree. Some courses and departments have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of Foundation Programmes available through our partner Kaplan International Colleges if you do not meet these grades. Please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

Postgraduate Research 

For entry to Research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in. 

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision. Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Scholarships and funding

Our Essex Global Talent Scholarship, worth 50% of the first year tuition fee, is available for international undergraduate or master’s students.

International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship offers £2,000 scholarships to students who start at Essex in 2025-2026 and achieve academic excellence in their International Baccalaureate.

Our Undergraduate EU Scholarship offers £5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students from Bulgaria. Please visit the link for further details about deadlines and eligibility.

Our Master (PGT) EU Scholarship offers up to £5,500 scholarships to master students from Bulgaria. Please visit the link for further details about deadlines and eligibility.

Please visit our Scholarships pages for full terms and conditions and information about additional funding opportunities.

Our student societies

We’ve got over 100 clubs and societies at Essex, including our friendly Bulgarian society, where you’ll have the chance to:

  • Share Bulgarian culture with other students
  • Fundraise for charities
  • Make and enjoy Bulgarian food
  • Partake in society socials

Explore the Bulgarian society

Join in the conversation and get to know other students with the society's Facebook page.

Meet us in Bulgaria

Please do not hesitate to contact the country contact if you have any questions. 

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Hear from our Bulgarian students and alumni

Read about Bulgarian graduate Stanimira Dimitrova's experience of studying BSc Business Management, including a placement year working with Nissan UK, and how this prepared her to enter the job market.

Yoana Dancheva
I chose to study here at Essex because the university enabled me to take the modules which I had always wanted to study without restricting me in any way. I'm studying Modern Languages (German and Spanish) and Linguistics, and I cannot imagine being at a different university. The professors and my classmates are some of the most wonderful people I have met in my life. They inspire me to do my best and encourage me to achieve my goals. The university has the most beautiful natural park, I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. Whenever I'm feeling stressed, I take a walk around campus. In the summer, I like to sit on one of the benches and read. It's truly the most calming atmosphere for studying.
Yoana Dancheva BA MODERN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS
When I first arrived I was very scared! However, I met my thirteen amazing flatmates and life became easier. During Freshers’ week I met amazing people and started creating friendships. Most of the people at Essex are very kind and open-minded so communication is very easy. In my department everything was well organised since the very beginning. As I had four lectures and four classes during the week it was not difficult to organise my time. I could easily study 3-4 hours every day during the week and still have time for social activities. My time in Essex has been a unique experience. It wouldn’t be the same without my friends. 
Maria Sivrieva BA Politics
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